Job Description

JOB DUTIES/DESCRIPTION 

• Provide technical oversight and quality control to a team of specialists who build the capacity of processing units to address specific constraints related to particular sections of cashew processing (raw cashew nut drying, warehousing, calibration, steam cooking, shelling, oven drying, peeling, grading, fumigation, packing, and storage) 
• Compile, analyze, and report data on progress of processing units with key internal and external stakeholders 
• Design the action-plan for improvement points based on the GAP analysis from information and data received from factories 
• Ensure timely implementation, tracking, capturing, and reporting of the action plan and its final impact on the processing performance. 
• Train and develop project staff as well as key participants of the broader cashew processing ecosystem 
• Coordinate with different factories for technical training and support them to deliver curriculum for cashew processing operations 
• Ensure that women and other disadvantaged groups are integrated into factory activities 
• Support new processing units to procure and install proper equipment 
• Support processing units to attain their traceability and certification objectives through the introduction of batch processing 
• Support processors to implement improved environmental practices, including effective waste management 

 QUALIFICATION /REQUIRMENTS 

• Bachelor’s or Masters degree in engineering or technology 
• 9-10 years’ experience as Senior Technical manager in food processing and Manufacturing
• Experience in food/cashew processing in Nigeria 
• 5 years’ factory management experience including managing individuals and teams with diverse backgrounds
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills (GAP analysis, action plan design etc.)
• Excellent oral/written communication and presentation skills

Must be willing to travel 40% of the time domestically around Nigeria. 

 AGE : 35-40years

 SALARY : Very Attractive

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [email protected] using the position as subject of email.